Every chair has its own fabric for a joyous, free feel and the cubicles in the bespoke bookcases have been papered.
Chairs upholstered by Nathalie Gagneux. Concorde table, Poliform. Screen XL pendant light by Market Set. Bookcases by GCG Architectes
LIVING ROOM
The plant and animal motifs are bold but their natural colours are serene and soothing.
Bespoke rug by Marguerite Le Maire. Water lily-shaped marble and brass coffee table by GCG Architectes. Wallpaper, Ananbô
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THE OWNERS
Sarah and Guillaume, who live here with their two children, Ulysse, seven, and Andrea, four.
THE PROPERTY
A 19th-century Haussmann fourth-floor apartment in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés quarter of Paris, featuring a living room, dining room, kitchen-diner, playroom, laundry, three bedrooms (one en suite), a WC and two bathrooms.
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